OUR  NEW  HOME 


Hood  College  T ext 


piNALLY,  brethren, 

*  Whatsoever  things  are  true, 
Whatsoever  things  are  honest, 
Whatsoever  things  are  just, 
Whatsoever  things  are  pure, 
Whatsoever  things  are  lovely, 
Whatsoever  things  are  of  good  report; 
If  there  be  any  virtue,  and 
If  there  be  any  praise, 

Think  on  these  things. 


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OUR  NEW  HOME 


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Corde  et  Mente  et  Manu 


HOOD  COLLEGE 


FREDERICK,  MD. 


Entrance  to  Alumnae  Hall. 


OUR  NEW  HOME 

KATHERINE  WEHLER,’I6 


OR  YEARS  the  officers,  students  and  friends  of  Hood  Col¬ 
lege  have  endeavored  to  make  real  the  long-cherished 
ideal  of  The  Greater  Ilood  College.  When  it  became  evi¬ 
dent  some  time  ago,  that  the  old  college  buildings  were 
neither  large  enough  nor  sufficiently  equipped  to  meet  the  constantly 
increasing  demands  which  were  being  put  upon  the  institution,  plans 
were  at  once  made  for  a  new  college  home.  Years  of  patient  labor 
and  tireless  effort  were  required  before  the  first  tangible  evi¬ 
dence  of  the  ideal  was  realized.  It  was  a  history-making  day 
for  our  college,  when,  on  April  2nd,  1914,  ground  was  broken; 
and  of  still  greater  interest  was  the  commencement  day  in  the 
following  June  when  the  corner  stone  of  Alumnae  Hall  was  laid.  Sig¬ 
nificant  as  were  these  important  steps  in  the  course  of  our  college’s 
jjrogress,  the  time  for  most  enthusiastic  rejoicing  was  reached  in  Sep- 


f  ember  1915  when  the  twenty-third  session  of  Hood  College  opened 
in  the  newT  buildings — those  buildings  which  were  to  be  proudly 
designated  as  “Our  New  Home.”  From  the  students  coming  to 
Hood  for  the  first  time,  the  entire  college  plant  elicited  much  sincere 
praise.  To  the  praise  of  the  old  students  there  was  an  added  exult¬ 
ant  ring  as  they  realized  that  the  aim  toward  which  they  had  helped 
their  college  to  strive  was  now  well  on  the  way  toward  achievement, 
in  this  the  formal  opening  of  The  New  and  Greater  Hood  College. 

It  will  be  of  interest  to  know  that  three  buildings  have  thus  far 
been  completed.  The  Administration  Building, — better  known  as 
Alumnae  Hall — is  the  largest  and  most  beautifully  planned.  The 
Dormitory  next  claims  our  interest  and  attention,  because  of  its  econ¬ 
omic  plan  and  modern  equipment ;  while  in  College  Hall  may  be  seen 
probably  one  of  the  best  examples  of  Colonial  Maryland  Architec¬ 
ture.  The  East  and  West  Wings  are  used  as  residences,  and  the  col¬ 
lege  chapel  occupies  the  entire  center.  The  college  boasts  of  its 
forty-five  acres  of  land,  about  twenty-five  acres  of  which  constitute 
campus  and  athletic  fields,  and  the  other  twenty  acres  go  to  make  up 
our  well-stocked  College  Farm ;  which,  with  its  sanitary  dairy  and 
productive  gardens,  has  proved  one  of  our  newT  and  most  valuable 
assets. 

Chief  among  the  attractions  of  any  institution  is  its  location.  In 
this  particular,  our  new  home  is  most  fortunate.  Situated  on  the  out¬ 
skirts  of  historic  old  Frederick,  Hood  College  proudly  commands  a 
view  of  the  surrounding  country.  The  pleasant  valleys  and  green 


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Alumnae  Hall 


hills  of  Maryland  present  a  rich  setting  for  the  white-columned 
buildings ;  while  fertile  farm-lands  and  white  mountain  roads  add 
their  charm  to  the  landscape.  It  is  impossible  to  enumerate  the  at¬ 
tractions  of  the  surrounding  country  without  mentioning  that  most 
vital  and  inspiring  beauty  of  all — the  mountains.  They  lie  to  the 
West,  in  full  view  of  our  college  home.  Whether  they  are  shrouded 
in  the  purple  mist  of  early  spring  or  blazing  with  the  brilliant  colors 
of  late  October,  they  remain  the  same  serene  and  unchangeable  source 
of  help.  The  winter  winds  and  breezes  of  spring  bear  alike  the  life- 
giving  elements  which  are  essential  to  a  healthful  climate.  Although 
our  location  is  decidedly  suburban,  the  town  is  sufficiently  accessible 
to  permit  a  happy  blending  of  the  benefits  derived  from  contact  with 
the  world  of  Nature  together  with  the  social  and  educational  advan¬ 
tages  of  our  towns  and  cities. 

In  addition  to  the  beauty  of  the  setting,  all  the  arts  of  landscape 
gardening,  architecture,  and  interior  decoration  were  pressed  into 
.service  in  planning  our  home.  Wherever  possible,  Nature  was  un¬ 
molested  ;  as  for  example,  in  the  careful  preservation  of  the  stately 
old  trees  and  the  sweep  of  the  campus  also  but  follows  the  lines  of  the 
rolling  country.  Man’s  share  in  the  beautifying  of  this  spot  is  also 
evident.  Shaded  drives  and  long  walks  were  laid  out.  Shrubs  of 
rare  and  beautiful  varieties  were  planted;  trees  of  all  kinds  varying 
from  Southern  Magnolia  to  Norway  Maple  have  their  allotted  space. 
But  the  crowning  point  is  reached  as  we  see  the  simple  beauty  of  the 
architecture  of  the  buildings.  The  Greek  Art  of  the  old  Ionic  col- 


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Residence  Hall. 


umns  which  was  so  dear  to  us  in  the  buildings  of  our  old  home  has 
been  carried  out  more  massively  in  the  entrance  to  Alumnae  Hall. 
In  the  interior  as  well,  harmony  of  line  and  color  was  carefully  ob¬ 
served.  Whether  we  consider  the  beautiful  lobby  of  the  Administra¬ 
tion  Building,  with  the  finish  of  its  parquet  floor  and  the  leaded 

transoms  and  side  lights  of  its  entrance,  or  the  new  furnishings 

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throughout,  including  even  the  dishes  in  the  dining-room,  everywhere 
is  evidenced  discriminating  taste  and  a  consistent  combination  of  art 
and  economy. 

Those  who  planned  our  college  realized  that  beauty  alone  would 
not  suffice  in  this  age  when  “Utility  and  Efficiency”  has  become  our 
slogan.  Consequently,  all  the  modern  devices  which  insure  greater 
safety  and  comfort,  or  promote  more  efficient  work  among  college 
students  have  been  unstintingly  installed  in  Hood  College.  Building 
inspectors  have  marvelled  at  the  strength  of  the  walls,  and  comment¬ 
ed  upon  the  excellent  fire  escapes.  A  centrally  located  healing  plant 
furnishes  ample  heat  for  all  buildings,  and  a  Kewanee  Water  Sys¬ 
tem  makes  us  independent  of  the  town,  and  regulates  the  supply  and 
pressure  throughout  all  parts  of  the  buildings.  Electricity  does 
much  for  us,  whether  we  think  of  it  as  the  force  which  lights  our 
rooms,  controls  the  programme  clock,  or  freezes  the  ice-cream.  Class 
rooms  and  offices  are  fitted  out  according  to  latest  improvements  in 
school  furnishing;  while  the  laboratories  for  the  various  scientific 
departments  are  equal  to  those  of  the  best  American  universities. 

Comfort  looks  out  on  us  from  every  corner  of  the  dormitory.  It 


College  Hall 


is  visible  in  every  detail  of  the  single  and  double  rooms  and  in  the 
attractive  suites.  There  are  splendid  deep  ward-robes  and  specially 
designed  study  tables;  beautiful  white  tiled  bath-rooms  with  every 
conceivable  convenience  and  luxury.  The  best  of  man’s  thought  and 
inventive  genius  is  here  demonstrated.  We  see  it  in  parlors  and  offi¬ 
ces,  in  class-rooms  and  laboratories ;  we  see  it  in  the  kitchen  with  its 
labor-saving  devices,  and  on  the  farm  with  its  scientifically  managed 
dairy. 

The  question  naturally  arises  “How  has  the  new  environment 
affected  the  student  body?”  The  freshness  and  beauty  of  our  new 
surroundings  has  meant  for  the  work  of  all  an  added  impetus,  renew¬ 
ed  energy  and  greater  zeal.  The  new  students  have  begun  their 
course  with  brighter  ideas  of  college  life;  the  old  students’  faith  in 
the  fulfillment  of  hopes  has  been  made  sure.  We  do  not  want  the 
fascination  and  pride  in  the  mere  externals  of  our  new  home,  to 
destroy  in  any  way  the  beautiful  customs  and  traditions  which  have 
ever  been  the  truly  vital  force  of  our  college  life.  The  physical 
growth  and  development  of  our  Alma  Mater  must  not  harm  that 
spirit  of  cordial  sympathy,  willing  helpfulness  and  hearty  co-operation 
which  has  always  distinguished  the  girls  of  Hood  College.  We  have 
not  reached  the  goal  of  our  ambition — the  Greater  Hood  College  lies 
ahead  of  us.  This  courageous  start  but  proves  that  visions  will  come 
true  if  pursued  with  sufficient  perseverance.  Meanwhile,  in  the 
wholesome  atmosphere  of  our  new  home,  we  gladly  do  our  share  to¬ 
ward  hastening  the  final  consummation  of  the  ideal. 


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A  Corner  of  the  Library 


The  College  Hymn 


"GATHER  of  eternal  grace, 
■^Glorify  Thyself  in  me; 

Meekly  beaming  in  my  face, 

May  the  world  Thine  image  see. 

Happy  only  in  Thy  love, 

Poor,  unfriended,  or  unknown; 

Fix  my  thoughts  on  things  above, 
Stay  my  heart  on  Thee  alone. 

Humble,  holy,  all  resigned 
To  Thy  will: — Thy  will  be  done; 
Give  me,  Lord,  the  perfect  mind 
Of  Thy  well  beloved  Son, 


Counting  gain  and  glory  loss, 

May  I  tread  the  path  He  trod; 

Die  with  Jesus  on  the  cross, 

Rise  with  Him  to  Thee,  my  God, 


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